9 • Jesus Christ’s Ascension and Work in Heaven After His resurrection, Jesus appeared to His disciples, gave them instructions and spoke about the Kingdom of God (Acts 1:1-5). Later, He was taken up into heaven on a cloud (Acts 1:9)! The disciples literally saw Jesus going into heaven. God’s Book foretold (prophesied about) thisContinue reading “Light, life and truth, Part 1, no. 9 Jesus’ ascension and work in Heaven”
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Light, Life and truth: Part 1, no. 7 The perfect life and death of Christ
7 • The Perfect Life and Perfect Death of Jesus Christ Jesus came to this earth with a divine mission: to live a perfect, sinless life and fulfil all righteousness (Matthew 3:15). Because Jesus was empowered by the Holy Spirit it was possible for Him never to sin. He was no ordinary man! The HolyContinue reading “Light, Life and truth: Part 1, no. 7 The perfect life and death of Christ”
Life, light and truth: Part 1, no.6 The incarnation of God
6 • The Incarnation of God—God Becoming Man There are many stories in the history of the world of people who have claimed to be God or who have been believed to be God. Some world leaders have even believed themselves to be gods, like the Roman Emperors 2000 years ago (e.g. Emperor Nero andContinue reading “Life, light and truth: Part 1, no.6 The incarnation of God”
Life, light and truth: Part 1, no. 5, The Promises and Prophecies about Christ
The Promises and Prophesies about the Messiah God chose the people of Israel to be His special people for a very specific reason, i.e. the Messiah would come out of that nation (Daniel 9:25, 26). Messiah means ‘anointed one’ or ‘Saviour’. We can learn much from the nation of Israel: how God wanted His peopleContinue reading “Life, light and truth: Part 1, no. 5, The Promises and Prophecies about Christ”
Light, life and truth: No. 4. The moral law of God
The faith of those who believe in Christ
Jesus has the authority to heal and forgive sin ❖ Their faith1 And getting into a boat he crossed over and came to his own city.2 And behold, some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Take heart, my son; yourContinue reading “The faith of those who believe in Christ”
Life, light and truth. Part 1. No. 3 The covenants of God
3 • The Covenants of God God knew that mankind would fall into sin (1 Peter 1:20; Revelation 13:8) and knew that people would not be able to live without His protection, provision and goodwill. Therefore, God made agreements (covenants or contracts) with several people throughout history—and especially with one nation in particular. The firstContinue reading “Life, light and truth. Part 1. No. 3 The covenants of God”
Light, life and truth: Part 1: Mankind’s fall into sin
2. Mankind’s Fall into Sin Have you ever wondered where death, sickness and suffering come from? When God finished making the heavens and the earth and everything in it, He saw that ‘it was very good’ (Genesis 1:31). When God created the world there was no death, sickness or sin (bad thoughts, deeds and words)Continue reading “Light, life and truth: Part 1: Mankind’s fall into sin”
Light, Life and Truth: Part 1, No. 1 Creation
Part 1 Foundational Truths 1 • Creation When you look at the sky, trees, variety of animal life, insects, sea creatures and human beings, do you ever wonder where they all came from? Many people believe we are some kind of accident because of an explosion billions of years ago. When we look at theContinue reading “Light, Life and Truth: Part 1, No. 1 Creation”
Jesus the Powerful and Compassionate Savior
Jesus has the power to forgive sins, therefore follow Him Matthew 9:1-13 ESV 1 And getting into a boat he crossed over and came to his own city. 2 And behold, some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Take heart,Continue reading “Jesus the Powerful and Compassionate Savior”
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